Winning. Attitude.

Success is much more than an expectation.  It’s the highest calling we have.  It takes extraordinary preparation, intensity, experience, insight, uncompromising standards and a Winning Attitude. Our passion for litigation is more than just a business. For us, it’s personal; for us, it’s about WINNING.

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Our objective is always to develop legal strategies that win. When doctors, lawyers, judges and other professionals need legal representation, they turn to our battle-tested trial and appellate attorneys for help. They don’t just want advice – they want to win.

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Kristen Benson & Brendan Lyon recently won a motion for summary judgment in a Labor…

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kristin over the past several years and have found the diligence and quality of her work to be excellent. She has a quick grasp of the pertinent issues involved and effectively develops and implements a tenacious defense strategy. I’ve worked with many defense attorneys over the course of my 37 year career and count her among the very best!  

Linda Martorella
Litigation Examiner II
Kemper Services Group
Claims Department

No one beats Ted Smith as a lawyer and as a person.  Simply put, he goes above and beyond for his clients.  He gave me spot-on legal advice, but he also cared about me as a person throughout a difficult case.

Emergency Department MD